Here it is. The Demon Ragruvord rests here.

It sure seems that way...

I can sense his strength from here.

......

Sis...what's up?

...... It's nothing.

Are you worried about Quaid?

If I said I wasn't...I'd be lying.

But don't worry. I have faith in Diana.

......

Sis...

What's wrong with you two!

How do you expect to defeat any demons, when you let yourselves get down like that?!

You're right.

......

I'll go and scout ahead. You two stay here.

No, I'll go this time.

I feel bad always letting you be the one to scout ahead.

In that case, go right ahead.

Leave it to me!

Colt, don't bother Fadahl while I'm gone.

I...I won't.

He he, I'll be back soon.

......

What's wrong, Colt?

Shut up!

It's none of your business!

......

You're right. Sorry I asked.

...... Well, since we have time to kill, would you mind lending me an ear?

I don't really want to hear anything you have to say.

Don't say that.

Do you remember last year? When it was our mission to suppress Rabidfang Golegog?

......

Yeah, like it was yesterday.

We barreled in without any knowledge about him, and ended up being separated.

Well, I found my sister right away, though.

You did.

We all worked hard to regroup...and regain our power.

Aside from Quaid, that is.

Just thinking about it gets me angry.

He went to challenge Golegog alone.

He believed he was strong enough to defeat Golegog alone!

No...that's not it. It was because he didn't want us to get hurt.

That's the same thing!

At the same time, he believed in us.

That doesn't make any sense!

He's always like that!

I never have any idea what he's thinking!

...... You're right about that. He really is a pain.

What he was really afraid of at that time, was us being defeated individually.

He genuinely feared that we'd be picked off one by one.

And that is why he decided, to take on Golegog himself.

He believed that we would eventually come to his aid.

......

That's just the kind of man he is.

He never explains his actions, so he comes off as selfish.

But in reality, his companions always come first.

After all his travels, Quaid has stayed in Meirith for such a long time.

It's probably safe to say at this point, he doesn't hate it there.

Hmph...

Anyway, you know, there's a lot of people out there...

...who act without thinking about what others might think and cause trouble for their friends.

......

I know. I get that he isn't a bad person.

But, that's also exactly why I...

You're right. Strong foes are all kinds of trouble.

That's not it!

I mean, I respect him. But...even so...

Sorry. I shouldn't have brought it up.

But, let me just say...

...Quaid is quite fond of you.

Hmph, what do I care?

He he, if you say so.

Colt, Fadahl!

Sis!

That Ragruvord...

...he knows of our plan, and he's heading right for us!

What?!

Argh! So it was all a trap?

What's the plan?

First let's get away from here...and find someplace where it's easier to launch an attack.

Grh, that's pretty intimidating.

So that's why Lord Karna Masta ordered us to suppress this demon.

Fadahl, don't tell me you're planning to run away?!

Yeah, there's nothing more we can do.

We'll be breaking our promise to Quaid...

...but rather than fleeing in a panic, I'd much get away now while we're prepared.

It'll be fine, Sis!

Even without him, we won't be defeated!

I will make sure to protect you!

He he, I trust you.

But don't get carried away.

I would hate to see my precious little brother...getting pulverized out there.

...... I'll be fine. I promise.

In any case, don't worry about defeating Ragruvord, just focus on not dying.

At present we cannot expect any reinforcements.

Keep your strength up, and let's wear this demon down!

We will be victorious!

Right! Let's do this!